Inter Captain Lautaro Martínez to Miss Milan Derby Through Thigh Injury

Inter Milan and Lautaro Martínez
23 October 2026

Inter Milan captain Lautaro Martínez is expected to remain sidelined through the upcoming derby against AC Milan after suffering a muscular injury to his left thigh. The Argentina international has expressed his frustration at being unable to help the team during an important stretch of the season.

Lautaro is recovering from a strain affecting the flexor muscles in his left thigh and is reportedly not expected back before the next international break. He posted a message to Inter supporters saying he misses playing for them. No revised return date or medical clearance has been announced in the supplied report.

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Inter may have to face AC Milan without their captain and leading striker.

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